Paul charges Timothy to overcome fear, fan his gift into flame, and guard the good deposit of the Gospel in the face of suffering.

1. Historical Context: The Dungeon To understand 2 Timothy, we must distinguish between Paul’s two Roman imprisonments. * The First Imprisonment (Acts 28): In the early 60s AD, Paul was under house arrest. He could rent his own lodging, receive guests, and preach freely. He expected to be released (Philemon